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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

J.D. Byrider to Add Three New Stores as Portfolio Performance Continues to Improve

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — More than halfway through 2009, J.D. Byrider said its portfolio is showing an improved performance over the same period of 2008. Moreover, the company announced it will open three new stores in the coming months, one company-owned location ... [Read More]

Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Set New Monthly Record

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Consumer bankruptcy filings for July came in at the highest monthly record since the new law went into effect back in October 2005, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. Based on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market

Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals

Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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FTC Delays Red Flags Enforcement Yet Again

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dealers received yet another reprieve from Red Flags enforcement this week when the FTC announced Wednesday that it will provide more time for small companies to review guidance and develop written identity theft programs. The new deadline is now ... [Read More]

Compli to Host Cash for Clunkers Webinar

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — In addition to other news, Compli announced it will hold a CARS Webinar Aug. 4 featuring Rob Cohen, attorney and president of Auto Advisory Services. "Who should attend? Dealers, general managers, general sales managers, finance managers, CFOs, controllers, ... [Read More]

USAA Members Can Now Save Thousands on Mercedes-Benz Purchase

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA , Calif., and SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Zag.com recently announced it has reached an agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA to offer additional savings of up to $5,000 off the price of new Mercedes-Benz car purchases to USAA Members. This is ... [Read More]

FinCo’s Buy-Here, Pay-There Program Now in 30 States

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — FinCo Management's BuyHere-PayTHERE program has now rolled out to 30 states, including Florida, Texas and California. Officials said BHPT is a complete system which allows auto and powersports dealers and dealer groups to approve and finance their ... [Read More]

MILES Site Gets New Look

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dealers' Financial Services announced it recently revamped its MILES site to improve functionality for dealerships and active duty military customers. The site, www.usmiles.com, is now updated to help take the MILES Program "to the next level" with upgraded ... [Read More]

Toyota Rolls Out Special Lease Rates to Further Entice CARS Customers

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — To better entice customers into dealerships and complement the recently launched CARS program, Toyota announced that consumers can obtain special lease options on vehicles that qualify for the CARS program. Regionally, consumers can apply their CARS rebates toward ... [Read More]

Capital One Auto Finance Grows 2Q Net Income, Further Reduces Originations

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Auto Finance has continued to reduce originations as the company responds to the turbulent economic environment. On the positive side, the business unit bolstered its net income from continuing operations. Originations came in at $1.342 billion ... [Read More]

Fed Launches New Survey to See How Recession Impacted Households

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve Board announced Monday that it will soon begin a statistical study of household finances to update data collected at the outset of the economic downturn that began in late 2007. The 2009 Survey of Consumer ... [Read More]
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